Species
Fantail Mullet
Paramugil georgii
Tier 4Eating5/10ultralight tackleNSWVICQLDSAWA
0 waypoints15–25 cm (max 30 cm) typical
Overview: about fantail mullet
Small surf and estuary mullet of southern Australia, often present in mixed mullet schools on east-coast beaches. Mainly used as bait but takes bread on light gear in estuaries.
Biology: Fantail Mullet size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Beach, Estuary
- Typical size
- 15–25 cm (max 30 cm)
- Weight
- 0.1–0.25 kg
- Depth range
- 0–5 m
- Diet
- algae, detritus
- Global range
- Indo-West Pacific
How to target: Fantail Mullet angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- cast net
- small bread baits
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